SSEN Transmission has launched a major new supply chain framework, creating significant opportunities for suppliers across the north of Scotland and beyond, with a strong focus on supporting local businesses and regional economies. The multi-billion-pound framework will support the delivery of critical infrastructure projects as part of SSEN Transmission’s £29 billion investment programme to upgrade […]
SSEN Transmission has committed more than £17m to fund the construction of 50 new homes with Hebridean Housing Partnership (HHP). In all, 73 homes will be built in the first phase of HHP’s Melbost West social housing development in Lewis, at the site next to MacKenzie Park east of Stornoway. This means that 23 of
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Major subsea cable link project moves into construction phase, with local contractors Nicol of Skene and John Gunn and Sons delivering works in Aberdeenshire and Caithness Construction work is now underway on SSEN Transmission’s Spittal to Peterhead Link, marking an important step forward in the delivery of the major subsea cable project connecting Caithness with
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The Scottish Hydro Electric Community Trust was founded by Scottish Hydro Electric plc (now SSE plc) in 1998 and provides funding support for customers looking to connect to SSEN Distribution’s network across the north of Scotland. The current round of applications closes on 14 May, and future applications will be considered by Trustees on a
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SSEN Transmission will carry out a temporary programme of ground investigation works near the River Beauly as part of permitted development activity to inform plans for the proposed replacement of the Black Bridge. The works are scheduled to begin on Monday 13 April and will be carried out in stages over approximately six to eight
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A project to install a new overhead power line between Harris and Stornoway has achieved what is believed to be a UK first by using a specialised drone to install bond rope for conductor work in a single flight – accelerating construction while reducing environmental impact. Video: watch the drone in operation on the Harris
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Community organisations across the North of Scotland have received a funding boost of over £2 million, delivered through SSEN Transmission’s Regional Community Benefit Fund. A share of £2.37 million has been awarded to 14 projects that will help aid skills development, support the culture of the region, or help alleviate fuel poverty. Several Highlands-based projects
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The MV Arrow has been secured to provide dedicated logistics support for SSEN Transmission’s Lewis Hub and Western Isles High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Link – strengthening project delivery while helping safeguard the existing Stornoway to Ullapool ferry service. Securing a dedicated vessel to handle construction materials and project freight means logistics can be managed independently,
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SSEN Transmission has welcomed the decision by Scottish Ministers to approve its Section 37 application for the Chleansaid Wind Farm connection project in Sutherland. The consent will enable construction of a new 10.5km single circuit, 132kV wooden trident pole overhead line, which will link the wind farm on the Dalnessie Estate – around 13.5km northeast of Lairg – to Dalchork substation. This new infrastructure will carry renewable electricity from the wind
Today’s decision by Highland Council’s South Planning Applications Committee follows two years of development and extensive engagement with local communities and stakeholders on the project’s design. The new substation will connect into the existing Beauly to Denny line, which is proposed to be upgraded from 275kV to 400kV operation. It will comprise a new outdoor
